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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1940

Page

5

Sports Roundup From New York Aims at Shifts and Surprises

New York report outlines coaching chatter after Crisler query on a stiff neck, notes Tim Yawkey accepting a 1941 salary figure, and hints at Boston College Temple cup intrigue. Mentions Alabama staff reactions to Jimmy Olson and criticism from President Ford Frick toward dull series.

New York Dicksow Fritz Crisler Harmon Daniel Billy Evans Red Tim Yawkey Bill Yawkey Alabama Jimmy Olson Ford Frick Is Who Crits

Dormant sports chatter ties to season outlooks and bets

The note highlights college football talk about Jim Wilson possibly joining a major league club, Clemson beating Wake Forest, Professor Francis Schmidt at Ohio State, Tom Harmon missing time, and bets on Texas versus Texas A&M.

Clemson Wake Forest

92 Yard Punt Sets Pitt-SMU Tie In Thrill Game

Preston Johnson of Southern Methodist hit a 92 yard punt in the closing minutes to tie Pitt 7 to 7. The boot launched from SMU’s line, sailed to the Pitt 35, and marked a standout moment alongside famed 85 yarders from 1932 and 1935.

Pittsburgh Preston Johnson Southern Methodist Pitt Montana Bob Hogan Sam Francis Nebraska

Yale Suffers Worst Defeat as Penn State Triumphs

The article notes Yale's crushing loss described as its worst defeat, cites Steve Belloise atop a leaderboard along with Mike, and mentions other sports figures like Shaughnessy, a recent Stanford link, and Franklin and Marshall's unbeatenness in a fragile context. It also references the Amateur Athletic union meeting postponement and LSU boxing chief Lenny Elmer hospitalized for check-up.

Steve Belloise Mike Rk Shaughnessy Atanford Eier Philly Lenny Elmer Louisiana State Boxing Commission

Notable Nonsense in Public Debate on Tom Harmon Fame

A clipped selection quotes Russell Hansen mocking comparisons between Tom Harmon and Red Grange. The writer riffs on media praise and the attention of generals at West Point, noting dismissive reactions and unrecorded details from a Defense Note.

Tom Harmon Red Grange Tom Michigan Russell Hansen

Relief For Cough Claim In Advert

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a bronchitis remedy that targets the chest and throat to loosen phlegm and soothe irritated bronchial membranes. It promises to stop coughing, aid rest, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.

Ceformiaien

Giants Coach Jim Lee Howell Nominated for Arkansas House

Gridder Solon Jim Lee Howell, end right end of the New York Giants, was nominated on the Democratic ticket for representative in the Arkansas legislature. His slogan proclaims him “A farmer to represent the farmers,” a claim framed as a near certainty in that region.

New York Jim Lee Howell Arkansas

Winchester Girls Sail To Pin Victory Over Martinsburg

Winchester girls led by Groves and Newling defeated Martinsburg 129 pins as Lando White and Jack Zimmerman starred for the local men in a separate five game meet. Corrine Carscaden’s 101 game backed a 474 to 466 win for the Nurses over WE vetoes 119 by Elizabeth Grim aided GAA in a 547 game series victory.

Winchester Lora Newling Tommy Groves Mary Omps Corrine Carscaden Margaret Smith Martinsburg Groves Health Center Jack Zimmerman Lando White Lando Nurses Elizabeth Grim Beta Sigma Phi Bestals Star Office Evening Star Ladies League Imperial Ice Cream Dolly Lyles Dot Rice Madge Burch Imperial Hershey Pints Re Public Oijl Handley Elsie Sailer Greyhound Handley Girls Philip Fowle American Legion Coca Cola Phil Dowell Howard Mol Pete A O'Sullivan Allison Hartman Roland Bean Northern Virginia Power John Over Bill Bridgeforth Ons

Sports injuries reported from Madison Square Garden notes

Clinical notes record injuries from an event at Madison Square Garden. Jim Patch of Miles City Montana sprained ankle and badly cut legs with knee sprain. Pete Kirchner of Blackfoot Idaho suffers a bad concussion. John Orr of Billings Montana has a fractured shoulder.

New York Madison Square Garden Jim Patch Miles City Mont Pete Kirchner Blackfoot Idaho John Orr Billings

Final cycle races attract 3500 fans at Winchester Speedway

Roaring motors and a 3500 strong crowd watched the Winchester Motorcycle Club meet. Bob McKeever of Silver Spring topped a day that featured seven races, with McKeever Don Smith Ross Beach and Ted Boyd sharing the day’s top prizes. No locals placed in the seven heats.

Winchester Speedway Bob McKeever Silver Springs Winchester Motorcycle Club McKeever Don Smith Ross Beach Ted Boyd David Rozzelle George Decraft Bob Wells Washington Randallstown George Sabine Charles Smith Rossin Meade Jack Wimsatt Ned Rogers Berkwood

Harmon Leads National Scoring Race In College Football

Michigan halfback Tom Harmon tops the national scoring list with 69 points after ten touchdowns and nine extra points. West Liberty’s Eddie Pielich trails with 48 points from eight TDs, followed by Alabama’s Paul Spencer with six TDs in three games.

New York Michigan Tommy Harmon Tommy Wolverines Harmon West Virginia Eddie Pielich West Liberty State Glenville State Paul Spencer Alabama

Clemson Leads Southern Conference With 39-0 Win

Southern Conference action weekend features Clemson atop the race after a 39-0 demolition of Wake Forest. N. C. State hosts North Carolina as Duke faces Wake Forest and N. C. State after this week. Maryland opens at Florida.. teams like Furman, Davidson, and William and Mary scatter to various road tests with Virginia Tech and The Citadel also on Friday card.

Richmond North Carolina N. C. State Washington and Lee Clemson Tigers Wake Forest South Carolina Furman Duke Blue Devils Davidson Colgate W. M. IT Virginia Marshall Maryland Florida Ohio U William and Mary Hampden- Sydney Sewanee Virginia Tech Georgetown Citadel Sumter S. C

War censorship and US oil possessions in Alaska and beyond

Readers are warned that European news is censored before reaching the United States. The Division of Territories and Island Possessions states that Alaska produces no oil for commerce and that no other US possessions produce oil either.

the Star Europe United States Alaska Division of Territories and

Handley to honor Most Valuable Player on Thanksgiving

The Junior Board of TV will award a trophy to Handley’s season’s top performer judged by a committee. In Friday’s game players listed include Bill McIntyre Jack Boyce Bobby Green Robert Taylor Leonard Newcome and backs Robert Taylor and Leonard Newcome.

Junior Board of TV Handley Bill McIntyre Jack Boyce Bobby Green Robert Taylor Leonard Newcome Ee Robert Taylor Gasber Leonard Newcome Eeeee

Brown Bombers Break Through for First Home Win

The Winchester Brown Bombers defeated Charlottesville eleven 7 to 6 before a large crowd to earn their first home victory of the season. Mitchell, the right end, caught a pass from Walker for the lone score as both teams clashed in a tough defensive battle. Hagerstown visits Winchester on Sunday October 20.

Winchester Brown Bombers Charlottesville Enleer Shrdetaoin Shrdluemmyp Mitchell Bombers Walker Hagerstown Winchester Hugh Fullerton, JR New York

Redskins Edge Cardinals in Tough 28 21 Victory

Washington outlasted Chicago 28 to 21 as Sammy Baugh threw three TD passes and Frank Filchock set up the winning score with a late toss to Bob Masterson. The win kept the Redskins undefeated at 4 0 in the NP L before a 33 691 crowd.

Washington Slingin Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins Chicago Cardinals Texas Christian Baugh Frank Filchock Filchock Bob Masterson Redskins Cardinals Beryl Clark Lloyd Madden Madden Clark Dick Todd Todd Masterson Chicago Wilbur Moore Hugh McCullough Gaynell Tinsley McCullough Wayne Millner Sammy Sandy Sanford Bo Russell

Big Week Set for State Teams Showdowns Across Virginia

Virginia Military Institute and Virginia renew their storied clash at Scott Stadium as the Cavaliers chase a stronger 10 year title bid. Richmond, Washington and Lee, and William and Mary also eye key wins while Hampden Sydney, Roanoke, and V MI face tough regional foes this weekend.

Richmond Virginia Military Institute Duke University of Virginia Cavaliers Flying Squadron Scott Stadium Virginia University of Richmond Spiders Washington and Lee Virginia Tech Marshall William and Mary Catawba Georgetown Washington Hampden-Sydney Washington College of Maryland Randolph Macon Ashland High Point Emory and Henry Roanoke Lexington Lehigh Yale Maryford VII Newberry Davidson Generals Vanderbilt Kentucky George Washington Franklin and Marshall Lancaster

Hagerstown Hubs Beat Allegany 6 0 In CVAL Opener

In Cumberland Maryland on October 14 Hagerstown’s Hub City eleven finally crossed for a late period touchdown to defeat Allegany 6 to 0 in the first C W A L grid contest of the season. Andy Schnebly contributed on the scoring drive and the Hub City club stopped three Allegany advances despite fumbles and interceptions.

Cumberland Hagerstown Allegany Andy Schnebly Hub City

Cornell Leads National Teams With No Real Weakness

In early October evaluations, Cornell is highlighted as a team without a real weakness after a 45-0 win over Army. Syracuse and Penn are noted for strong comebacks and notable victories, with polls predicting top contenders in the East and other regions.

Cornell Pennsylvania Boston College Georgetown Villanova Fordham Navy Duquesnne Midwest Michigan Northwestern Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Missouri Notre Dame Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Texas Rice Rocky Mountain Utah Colorado Denver Pacific Coast Stanford Washington Washington State California Army Big Red Syracuse New York University Penn Yale Princeton Quakers Fordhasn Tulane Temple South Carolina Waynesburg

The War Today analysis by DeWitt MacKenzie

Foreign affairs writer DeWitt MacKenzie analyzes wartime developments in The War Today feature. The piece signals an interpretative approach and references material on another page for fuller context.

DeWitt MacKenzie MacKenzie The Associated

Afternoon News Is LATE News When It Is press Time

The Star notes that late editions are issued at various global times with 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin 11 P M in Rome and Alexandria in Bucharest at press time amid distribution delays.

the Star London Berlin Rome Alexandria America

Jesuit Order Marks 400th Anniversary At Baltimore Convocation

A Baltimore celebration observes the 400th anniversary of the Jesuit order with a Pontifical high mass at St. Ignatius Church. Archbishop Michael J. Curley presided as celebrant during the academic convocation and the conferring of several degrees.

Baltimore St. Ignatius Church Michael J. Curley Baltimore and Washington

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